Our Lady of Solitude

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

As an active and faith-filled parishioner, you are aware of the many blessings we have to be grateful for at Our Lady of Solitude Parish. Your family has likely celebrated many rites of passage here, such as Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. You may have exchanged wedding vows in our church or bid farewell to a loved one in the comfort of your spiritual home. Truly, our parish plays a vital role throughout our lives.

But have you ever stopped to reflect on who is responsible for all we enjoy and use today?

Just as we now benefit from the generosity of those who came before us, we, too, are called to renew our Church to ensure future generations can worship and encounter Christ.

I am pleased to announce the launch of our parish’s Called to Renew campaign and invite you to consider God’s many blessings in your life, our parish, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal is $230,000, of which 50 percent will remain at our parish. We will also retain 100 percent of the funds we collect over our goal. In other words, if our campaign is successful, we will receive a minimum of $115,000 to address our own needs.

Please take a moment to read on the following page how Called to Renew will benefit Our Lady of Solitude, and how we will use our share of campaign funds. I then ask you to prayerfully consider a five-year pledge to the campaign, which will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal.

I realize this request is significant but trust your commitment to our parish, the East Los Angeles community, and our Catholic faith will guide you to make a sacrificial gift. Called to Renew is essential to ensuring our Church is vibrant and healthy, and our parish remains a presence in the lives of parishioners and the community for years to come.

Thank you in advance for your faithful support.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Efrain Villalobos